Monday, June 5, 2017

CrowsToes Nail Color Pearls of Wisdom Collection

*Press Samples*

Hi everyone! Today I have CrowsToes latest collection to share with you, the Pearls of Wisdom Collection! This is a set of 6 polishes that can be worn on their own for a pearly finish washed in soft shifting color or layered over a dark color to really make the color shift pop. There is also one glittery layering shade that rounds out the collection. The Pearls of Wisdom Collection will be available again when the CrowsToes shop restocks! Check out their Facebook page for updates on the next restock!

I mentioned that these can be used as toppers, and they can indeed. They are slightly opaque to be used as a straight topper for my personal use (I'll admit it...I'm not proficient at applying thin, even coats), but my pal Jenne at Polished Pathology did a fantastic job with them! For me, the more sloppy nail painter, I really ADORED using these polishes in a dry brush technique over black. For this technique, you wipe most of the polish off of the brush and then brush the polish over the nail in feathered strokes. They look FAB like this, and give an almost abalone shell-like look.Projection, Deflection, Misdirection is a pearly white with a soft color shift from warm purple to blue with gold holo microglitters. On it's own, it builds up very nicely to opacity in 3 thin coats. I also did a dry brush over black and you can see the shift really pops out even more! This polish has a slightly thinner consistency than the others and I thought that really made it have a oilslick effect over black.

(3 thin coats)

(dry brush over black)

Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a pearly white filled with green/copper color shifting shimmer as well as holo microglitters and some iridescent purple microglitters. Formula was very nice and opaque and I used just 2 coats for full coverage. I love the touch of purple iridescence in this one...so pretty! The color shift is quite vibrant over black!

(2 coats)

(dry brush over black)

Suck It Up, Buttercup is a pearly white filled with red/gold color shifting shimmer, holo microglitter, and golden microflakes. Formula was nice and opaque and I used 2 easy coats for full coverage. This polish was my immediate standout favorite from the collection. Look how beautifully it pops over black! On it's own though...just glowy and amazing!

(2 coats)

(dry brush over black)

3 Sides to Every Story is a pearly white with green/aqua color shifting shimmer and holo microglitter. This was another one with a slightly thinner formula, but it built up nicely to opacity in 3 thin coats. The thinner consistency gives it a more ethereal quality on it's own, and the green pops nicely over black.

(3 thin coats)

(dry brush over black)

Glass House...Drop the Rock is a pearly white with aqua/blue color shifting shimmer, holo microglitter, and purple microflakes. Formula was nice and opaque and I used 2 coats for full coverage. I would have to claim this as my second favorite...I love the color shift so much and it actually pops nicely without layering (better than my photos show). Over black, it's divine!

(2 coats)

(dry brush over black)

Triple Double Standard is a pearly white with purple/green color shifting shimmer and holo microglitter. Formula is slightly thinner, but builds up nicely to opacity in 3 thin coats. This is a very delicate shade, and I love how the green/purple pops over black.

(3 thin coats)

(dry brush over black)

The Next Time Your Think You're Perfect, Try Walking on Water is a clear-based topper filled with blue microflakes and holo microglitter. Formula was nice and easy to use and I used 1 coat over black here. This topper would be gorgeous over any shade I think...very versatile! I great addition to any galaxy manicure also!

(1 coat over black)

I could not resist doing a dry brush mani using the full collection (except Walking on Water). Gah...I adored this mani so much!